Access & Features TrailheadTrail Access Point

Trail TypeNatural Trail

Public Parkland and Other Protected Open Space

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SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS

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- General/ADA Parking- Welcome Center/Restroom- Picnic- Water

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TOPANGA STATE PARKLength: 1.33 milesElevation Gain: 545 feet

LOS LEONES TRAIL

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DIRECTIONS: From the PCH, take Sunset Boulevard 0.3 miles and turn left onto Los Liones Drive. There are two staging areas, both on the right side of the road, along with multiple trailheads to the east. Fire Station 23 is on the corner with a bus stop nearby.

DESCRIPTION: This trail steadly climbs from the Los Leones Day Use Trail to the East Topanga Fire Road. As you get higher, there are spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, which is only a couple miles away. The trail weaves through lush vegetation in the canyon and then up into chaparral. Los Leones Trail is a popular access to Parker Mesa Overlook, located to the north along East Topanga Fire Road. On a clear day, there’s even a view out to Catalina Island.

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Off-trail use is prohibited in all State Parks.

***Please note dogs are prohibited.

QUICKGUIDE INFORMATION | Updated June 2015

SAFETY FIRST

In case of EMERGENCY dial 911.

For non-emergencies on County trails

call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s

Parks Bureau Dispatch at (800) 834-

0064.

WHAT TO BRING

Water

Trail map

High energy snacks

First aid kit

Extra clothing

Sunglasses/hat

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

Trekking poles (optional)

Flashlight (optional)

SHARE THE TRAIL

When trail conditions require a right of way

for safe passage, equestrian users have

the primary right of way, hikers next

and then mountain bikers. When trail

conditions allow and when there is width to

safely pass, common courtesy should prevail

for all users. Stand to one side of the trail

and allow them to pass. When in a group,

avoid blocking the trail. Mountain bikers

yield to all trail users. Anticipate other

trail users as you ride around corners.

Mountain bikers traveling downhill must yield

to all users, including other mountain bikers,

headed uphill. In general, make each pass a

safe and courteous one.

HAZARDS ON THE TRAIL

Rattlesnakes occasionally sun

themselves in the middle of the trail. If

encountered, keep your distance and

allow space for the snake to retreat.

Poison oak can be identified by groups

of 3 leaves going up the branch. It’s

best avoided by staying on the trail

and wearing long pants and long-

sleeved shirts to prevent contact with

skin.

Ticks are most often found in shaded,

grassy areas off the beaten path. Stick

to established trails and wear long

pants to avoid contact. Check for ticks

frequently, especially the scalp, waist

and other dark places where they can

hide.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For information visit trails.lacounty.gov or any of

our partners’ websites at nps.gov, parks.ca.gov,

smmc.ca.gov, lamountains.com, or rmc.ca.gov.

Visitor Center for Santa Monica Mountains

National Recreation Area, (805) 370-2300

MAP DISCLAIMER

This map was created for informational

purposes only. Reasonable effort has been

made to ensure the accuracy of the maps,

images, and data provided; nevertheless, some

information may not be accurate.

QUICKGUIDE INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION